New Hanover County Senior Resource Center keeping people cool during the summer
The dog days of summer are, but people at the New Hanover County Senior Resource Center is a place where people are staying cool.
‘Don’t hold yourself back:’ Bladen County woman shares journey to success in show business despite hardships
From Bladenboro to the big city, a 22-year-old blazes her own trail to success but it did not come without hardship.
Hoggard football players help make beds for non-profit
Members of the varisty and junior varsity teams worked together with the non-profit Sleep in Heavenly Peace to help make beds for kids in need
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Summer is usually a time to sit back and relax for students. However, for the Hoggard football team, it’s also a time to give back to those in need. Members of the varsity and junior varsity teams worked together with the non-profit Sleep in Heavenly Peace to help make beds for kids in need. Players worked…
Students in summer program get to “sea” and learn water safety
On Thursday, June 13th, more than 60 students go to see and learn about water safety.
Passenger rail could be making its way through from Wilmington to Raleigh
Wilmington native Gene Merritt, who works in non-profit organization Eastern Carolina Rail, thinks it would be beneficial to the area. His group is looking to potentially bring a passenger railway through Wilmington to Raleigh.
Ocean Isle Beach’s hay bale sand dune project starting to take shape
Six weeks ago, hay and pine straw bales were placed along public access entrances to the beach
OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — A new sand dune project in Ocean Isle Beach is beginning to take shape. Earlier this year, the town was given a variance to start a pilot program in order to create more sand dunes. Six weeks ago, hay and pine straw bales were placed along public access entrances to the beach. The bales…
Cape Fear Explorers find torpedo bottles from the 1800’s
The group found 10, 1800’s era torpedo bottles, with one being a bottle for ginger-ale that was left on its side.
Shallotte Police arrest man for allegedly driving activity bus on West Brunswick football field, damaging AstroTurf
A person has been arrested for allegedly driving an activity bus on the West Brunswick High School football field, damaging the AstroTurf.
History with ‘Hud’: Story behind the longest fishing pier remaining in each coastal county
With longer days and warmer weather, summer is always a popular time for avid fishers to head to the coast to cast a line from one of the eleven ocean piers doting the shoreline of the Cape Fear.
American Airlines announces non-stop flights between ILM and Miami
There will soon be more options for flights to Florida from Wilmington International Airport. American Airlines is launching non-stop service between Wilmington International Airport and Miami International Airport.
Wilmington Police hosting self defense course by women for women
Female officers at the Wilmington Police Department are working to make sure other women in the community have the tools they need to keep themselves safe.
CFCC offering new program dedicated to first-generation college students
School’s not far away and a new program for first-generation college students is being offered by Cape Fear Community College.
911 audio released from when shots were fired inside Independence Mall
Saturday’s shots fired incident at Independence Mall has many people wondering, how they would react in that situation?
Carolina Beach hosts annual lifeguard competition
A friendly competition at Carolina Beach between several ocean rescues teams putting their lifesaving skills to the test.
How firefighters deal with the heat of summer
During the summer months, high temperatures and humidity turn an already hot and dangerous job into a hotter and more dangerous one
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — On the morning of Wednesday, July 12th, a fire occurred at the site of the former Starway Flea Market off Carolina Beach Road. However, the fire wasn’t the only danger firefighters had to deal with. During the summer months, high temperatures and humidity turn an already hot and dangerous job into a hotter and more dangerous…
Graystone Inn’s renovation process is underway
An historic downtown Wilmington building should be finishing up part of its renovation soon after a devastating fire.
Mom to Mom: Water color squirt guns
Mandy Williamson shows us a fun and colorful activity to keep those kids from getting bored on this week’s Mom to Mom.
New Hanover County School Board talks student discipline, moves forward with book review
The New Hanover County Board of Education talking about student discipline and the future of a book some may consider controversial.
Intermittent fasting growing in popularity
Some people are changing their eating habits as one weight loss strategy continues to gain popularity.
They are now intermittent fasting.
Cape Fear Academy graduate receives $80K scholarship from Marine Corps Foundation
She thought she was a finalist to receive a scholarship for children of military veterans.
Pender County Schools gets $178 million bond approval for new schools and renovations
Pender County will be getting new public schools and some renovations in other ones after the multimillion-dollar financing plan was approved Monday.
Pet Pals: This week’s Pet Pal is a 2-year old Boxer mix looking for a forever home
This week’s Pet Pal is a 2-year old Boxer mix.
City of Wilmington hosts meetup to discuss community violence prevention
The discussion centered around ways to reduce violence and how to prevent firearm misuse that often leads to injury and death
Former Topsail High School coach’s indictment details revealed
Documents obtained from the Pender County Courthouse say Phillips did “assault and strike a female person by slapping, grabbing her throat and pinching her.”